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arrested in an expanding drug corruption probe. a cal tran passenger beaten on a peninsula platform. what police are learning about the attack. we started out with sunshine, then the clouds rolled in and now the rain is here. how heavy it will get overnight. good evening, i'm annette. another arrest in a police corruption case in contra costa county. a police deputy is facing conspiracy charges tonight. don knapp says local authorities are not elaborating. >> the arrest of a contra costa county sheriff that works as a danville police officer comes as investigators continue to look into alleged police corruption in a state narcotics enforcement team. district attorney, mark peterson told cbs 5 that steven was arrested friday night. the sheriff's office in a press release said he was arrested for possession and transfer of

an assault rifle and conspiracy to possess and sell controlled substances. peterson would not comment. the drug task force commander. welsh was arrested last month on charges on taling drugs from police lockers and passing them to private investigator, christopher butler who helped sell the drugs. seen in custody in court, and butler on the right are charged with more than two dozen felony counts with allegedly stealing and selling methamphetamines, marijuana, and prescription drugs and steroids. the san francisco chronicle says all three men work together in the antioch police department in the late 90s. the sheriff in a press release said the arrest of deputy tanabi is a sad day, but should not reflect on the professionalism of the 1,000 other members of the office. this evening, the deputy put up a $250,000 bond and

released from the jail. because of his arrest, the sheriff says he is pulling his office out of the on going drugs and police corruption investigation. we'll hand everything over to the district attorney and the state department of justice. thank you very much. well security is stepped up tonight at a peninsula caltrans station where a passenger was nearly beaten to death. transit police say the man was waiting for a train at the redwood city station last night when as many as 15 people attacked him and tried to rob him. tonight, the 47-year-old victim from san jose is in critical condition. >> this is a very unusual incident for cal tran. this is not something that is really outside the norm of the experience. people that are waiting for cal train have every reason to feel safe and comfortable while they are at the station. >> no one has been arrested. transit police are

investigating leads. tonight the guardian angels are walking the streets of san francisco's mission district. two people have died in six shootings and three stabbings in the last two weeks. the guardian angels have been patrolling the area two days a week, but starting today, that increased to four days a week. some rain heading our way this weekend. let's check in with lawrence carter. >> we have rain drops out there right now. you look at the doppler radar. it looks pretty impressive, but really a lot of moisture in the atmosphere. not all of it is hitting the ground. we are reporting light showers down towards san jose and you may pick up moderate amounts of rain fall. we don't have a real good trigger. you need instability in the atmosphere. we aren't seeing that yet. still, the moisture is making its way in along parts of the peninsula and the north bay getting showers. we could see over an inch and a quarter in north bay and the santa cruise mountains.

overall, this is not the biggest storm we have seen. we'll talk about that coming up in a few minutes. back to you. checking other bay area headlines, reames of pg and e documents are piled up. dating back decades about its pipelines. the search centers on discrepancies between pg and e's claims and what investigators found in the wake of this san bruno explosion. they ordered pg and e to produce documentation by march 15. employees are working around the clock, sifting through tens and thousands of boxes. it was an i tunes purchase that left to criminal charges at a south bay school. trace elementary clerk was arrested last week accused of stealing more than $50,000 from the parent teacher organization. a second woman is still being

spied. she spotted a $16i tunes purchase that led to the discovery of more unusual charges and the missing money. and barn owl eggs has been rescued from a construction site. yesterday workers spotted an adult flying away and called authorities because migratory birds and eggs are protected by law. wild rescue moved the eggs to a special incubator. the construction crew will build a new nest for the parents. >> unemployment is up across the bay area. a state report says between december and january, jobless numbers rose between .1 and .3 in five counties. in solani county, the rate is 12.4%. in san francisco, 9.5, 8.2% in alameda county. and santa clara county, 10.5%. the nation's jobless rate fell to 8.9%. when it comes to jobs, bay

area is looking at this. san francisco's port as a center piece of recovery. ann says some fear a bustling waterfront will bring more than just jobs. >> also we invest in infrastructure, dredging, etcetera, we are missing the boat. >> with the port of san francisco as the backdrop, local leaders talked about bringing jobs and more federal money to shore. >> i think we need to treat the corpse as if they are like airports, because you know, airports, when you have a delay in their modernization and construction, it stops the economy of our country from moving forward. >> you may remember the carnival splen da here last month, getting repair after breaking down in the ocean last year. that work created hundreds of local jobs. this is the largest dry dock on this side of the pacific ocean. it's sitting empty right now.

a lot have trouble getting in here. >> the canal only has about 19 feet of water to accommodate bigger boats, it has to be dredged. >> if we are not dredging deep enough, we're missing an opportunity for commerce and for jobs. >> but there are environmental concerns. >> there's now a biological concern that as we might start seeing algae bloom, what are the biological impact of that? >> it will all be done with the best technology available and it will happen soon. >> it has to be happen now. it has to happen in the next couple of months. >> in san francisco, ann, cbs 5. it's a dog fight over parks and national park service wants to limit jobs and dog owners, not happy. they say complaints that off leash dogs are dangerous are exaggerated. >> people who don't own dogs

and don't care anything about dogs can see that if dogs have their designated area, then they can enjoy the rest of the other 99% of open space in the sphafn san francisco bay area. >> those who prefer to join a dog-free experience, we need to hear from everyone. >> advocates are planning a protest tomorrow at port mason. public information, and on april 14. another important issue to dogs and their masters. today, san jose posted -- today's event raised more than $3600. the goal is $10,000. the fundraiser runs through this month at all free cases. the battle over libya grows more deadly. how the government and rebels

are struggling for control of key cities. >> a bay area sailor returns from the war to a hero's welcome. he was hearing cheers and some jeers. and they are hot and compote exotic. what is behind the sweet smell this weekend? ,, ,,,,

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to cairo. battle for control in libya. >> the situation is quiet and peaceful. >> twice today, moammar gadhafi's government claimed it had ticken control of the strategic town of zawia and released gun area footage that moved it. the government pores forces that tried to dislodge rebels once before and beaten back. then they went at it again with a full armored assault. a reporter from britain's sky news is the western correspondent there. >> we have a lot of shelling. they got closer and closer. we now have to take rev refuge inside the mall. >> they are unable to stop

them and getting closer and close r. >> the rebels later claimed they were in control of the town, having betten off the government advance then. >> this has been continuous. >> zawis is so critical. by far, the close e rebel to the capital, it's a sign that opposition to gadhafi is not limited to earn libya. in fact, it's getting bolder within tripoli it. >> okay, we won't there. >> opponents of the regime face great risk in speaking to us. but they are getting increasingly desperate. >> do you think people will continue to -- people continue to protest? >> yes. >> gadhafi's family says it's all outsiders. it's al-qaeda, it's people on drugs. what do you feel like? you will be lifted.

>> i'm telling you what they say. what do you say? >> that's a go ahead why. >> the battle for zowia isn't over. the death toll is already about 60. half of that civilian from shelling. the rebels say they are bracing for another attack. mark phillips, cbs news, tripoli. >> a young bay area sailer who survived an explosion got a birthday gift he won't soon forget. u.s. navy corman apress ties. e he was severely injured in afghanistan when his vehicle was hit by an explosive device. today, a grateful community welcomed him home. >> it feels good. i'm glad to be home. glad to be with my family. you guys are awesome. you are really nice to do this for me. >> today's tribute focused on his heroism. we also made fun of the car he

arrived in. it's not it. >> more than 150,000orchids on display this weekend. lock at this unique flower. orchids are the divas and they are exotic and difficult to grow. there are exhibits that explain the complex methods and ways they adapt to a variety of hemp saids. the run is through tomorrow. >> mine only looked like that once. once the flowers dive, that's it. >> we are getting rine for a second. we have the rain outside now. scattered showers, most of that light stuff, but indeed, it's wet around the wee area. the rain continues to fall ute and will likely pick up add we head into the early morning.

high deaf moisture picking up all the moisture. but really just a lot of the moisture spreading through the atmosphere. no real trigger to get it all the way from the ground. light showers in toward fremont, as you make your way up. you have later amounts. that will be headed toward danville and some of the heavier mounts right now. they will heap inch and a quarter police across the mon tan pikes. it looks like it will continue to move through overnight. got to get this area of low pressure to trigger some of that rain outside. the temperatures, it's mild out there. this is a warm storm. a lot of subtropical moisture out there. temperatures in the mid and upper 50s around the bay area. if you plan on traveling tomorrow. be very careful. rain on up through redding and a lot of high country. we are looking at a mixture of rain and snow.

we have winter weather advisories, expect snow and rain. by monday that turns into snow. hey, lots of powder to ski on nothing to worry about in the next coastline. >> pumping all the moisture. tomorrow morning will see the heaviest amounts of rain fall and tape ires back as we look toward the afternoon. computer models picking up on the heavier amounts of rain fall and by tomorrow morning, that lower protein, that's when we start things picking up. it starts to scoot on out of town. looking forward to the afternoon. things will taper off just a bit and squeeze in a couple sunny brakes. temperatures are going to play mild, some 50s and maybe some 60s for highs today. we could see a leftover shower on monday, come tuesday, we

really heat up. maybe 70 degrees as we head toward wednesday. by thursday, another chance of rain returns to the bay area. >> all right, thank you much. it's all about basketball. >> ale antibiotic basketball. it is fun, but let's talk about some basketball as well. march madness is right around the corner and we have a few teams headed to the dance. i'll tell you who they are and forget about hitting the guy on the other tide. we've the refs, not a good move. sharks coming up next in sports. (announcer) roundup extended control is

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playoff team, to 3rd place in the western confer my how things can change in a hurry. the sharks went from a bubble team to a third place team. it took six weeks. tonight they expect to extend their winning streak to nine. jason damirs punched the ref and you can't do that. that got them two minutes. split the dallas defenders, making it an easy one for patrick. the dallas answered with two goals in the third. jayson williams first goal of the season is a game winner. cactus league fun now over 8,000 fans on hand to check the ball of the bay. madison got the start for the giants. he went three innings and earned run well run. struck out five in three innings of w. the a's went 6-0 and they don't plan on taking a

backseat to the giants next season. >> with a's, you have the giant stuff on -- >> let's see. you are talking about, okay? >> i do have a slight giant holding up my press pass, but you want to get two. >> exactly. they are. with that, having a veteran presence on the team helps the younger guys and it gives us more confidence in our team and situational stuff that we won't -- how do do you put it? >> you can walk into a stadium knowing you're going to win a game. >> i'll take that. i'll take what you said. you can walk into a stadium and know that you have a chance to win a game. >> perfect. >> well said, thank you. i try to switch it up slightly. >> how ant dennis, usf up in santa clara. they join st. mary's in the

wcc. the don haven't gone dancing since 1998. they went on a 12-0 run to take control. look at that. mikey williams with two of his 14 points. the waves had no answer for green. he knocked out four threes. they won 56-59. tim dudrick is a 50% free throw shooter. missed it by two feet. he needs to practice, what do you think? kevin foster gets in the lane. 22 points for the broncos, then it's time to return the favor. the soft mother guard set a new school record for points in a season. if you set up pants to move into the semifinals. the broncos will take on st. mary's, while usf gets the number two seed, and the winners of tomorrow's game will meet monday in the finals. all right, to the pack ten now

and stafford will have to play tomorrow's games to make it into the big bracket. cal will play usc on thursday. -- honored before the ball game. first half, jorge wrapped it around richard for the jam. cal jumped out to a 23-8 lead. second half now, brandon smith who made the incredible touch pass to ole lean. scared a game high 24 points. great win there. 74-55. great play. arizona with a chance to win the title and this guy was so excited, he dropped his pants. right there. those cookie wildcats. the ducks, momo jones. that was identity l from a couple years ago. now that was a knockout. the wildcats are pack ten champs for the first time since

2004. they beat organ by the count of 80-92. selection sunday is a week away. today unc took down carolina 60- 47 to be the first team in. it's only the second time in history that the bull dock dogs will be put of march madness. still to come on this big saturday show, honda three and we have a new leader going into tomorrow. strap yourself in, it's time to go racing in vegas. dan cay patrick behypped the wheel and she didn't disappoint. thank you so much. ,,,,,,,,

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the checkered flag and added to his record. and finally, a little florida golf for you. jimmie walker second shot on the par 4. look at this. it's rolling right at it. always fun. gets it to go in, bingo. jamie walker, there you go. he is 12 shots back. rory moved to the top of the leader board. he is burning three holes on the back nine. jerry coalsly going into the final round. that's going to do it. more news on the way. stick around. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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board box". in pennsylvania, it was the finally, it's an annual tradition in many snow bound communities. trade in a sled for a card board box. it was the sixth annual card board classic. for monster trucks to buzz lightyear, the sky is the limit for these not so heavy duty creations. it is held in the pokonos. all the sleds are recycled. >> good, i like that. that was cool. >> that's it for eyewitness news at 11:00. we'll see you tomorrow night at 5:30. until then, news updates online. have a great night. ,,,,,,,,,,